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now, in brotherly love, offer a few hints, which more particularly apply to your daily habits, and to your intercourse with others. In doing this, I would however affectionately remind you, that in these things there ought to be a continued reference unto Christ, and to the leadings and restraints of his Spirit, and then whatever you do, you may trust that his blessing will attend it.

I willingly hope that to some of you, it is scarcely needful to recommend the diligent private reading of the Bible, and meditating upon the blessed truths contained in it. May this be the practice of every one; and may you accept it as the book of the revelation of the will of God. May its all-important truths be practically applied, through the influence of the Holy Spirit, to your life and conduct in all your varied circumstances. In bringing forward on the present occasion, many sacred passages, it has been I